Mass Distribution with Calculus definitions Flashcards

The force of attraction between two masses, calculated using Newton's law of gravity.

A mass configuration that cannot be approximated as a point mass at its center.

A small segment of mass used in calculus to approximate a continuous mass distribution.

The infinitesimal force generated by a differential mass in a gravitational field.

A mathematical operation used to sum infinitesimal quantities, such as forces or masses.

The distance from a point mass to the center of mass of a distribution.

The process of breaking a vector into its component parts, typically along orthogonal axes.

A trigonometric function representing the adjacent side over the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

A mathematical relation in a right triangle: the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Values that do not change during the integration process, such as G and M in gravitational calculations.

The fixed distance from the center to any point on the circumference of a ring.

The horizontal distance from a point mass to the center of a mass distribution.

An exponent indicating a value raised to the power of 1.5, often seen in gravitational formulas.

The total amount of matter in an object, often used as a constant in gravitational equations.